Stars Who Said No to Knighthoods and OBEs
Explore the surprising list of famous figures, including David Bowie, Nigella Lawson, and Stephen Hawking, who turned down or returned New Year's Honours. Discover their reasons.
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NY Honours 2026: Elba, Torvill & Dean Headline List
Idris Elba receives a knighthood while Jayne Torvill and Christopher Dean become Dame and Sir in the 2026 New Year Honours. Discover the full list of recipients.
King's New Year Honours 2024: Scottish Stars Recognised
TV presenter Gabby Logan, former Hearts chair Ann Budge, and Celtic's saviour Fergus McCann lead the Scottish contingent in the King's New Year Honours list. Discover the full list of recipients.
New Year Honours: Elba, Torvill & Dean and Lionesses Recognised
King Charles III's New Year Honours list celebrates stars and sports heroes. Idris Elba is knighted, Torvill & Dean become Dame and Sir, and England's Lionesses and Red Roses are honoured. Read the full list.
Love Actually's Link to The Summer I Turned Pretty
The beloved Christmas film Love Actually shares a surprising family connection to the Amazon Prime sensation The Summer I Turned Pretty. Discover the creative link between the two hit productions.
Home Alone's Marv Now a Farmer and Sculptor
Daniel Stern, who played Marv in Home Alone, has swapped Hollywood for a ranch. Discover his life as a citrus farmer, cattle rancher, and acclaimed sculptor 35 years after the iconic film.
Ex-Gangster Jordan McCann's Redemption in Rap and Boxing
Former Salford gangster Jordan McCann has turned his life around, becoming a UK rapper and now stepping into the boxing world. Discover his incredible journey from prison to the ring.
Spotify suffers major global outage, thousands in UK affected
Spotify is down in a worldwide blackout, causing playback errors for millions. Over 10,000 UK users report issues as the company investigates. Follow live updates.
Former vegetarian becomes ethical hunter in lifestyle shift
Amy Rush explains her transformation from a vegetarian opposed to hunting to an ethical hunter providing food for her family. Discover her unique journey and philosophy.
Global Internet Outage: Cloudflare Down, Major Sites Affected
A major worldwide internet outage has brought down Cloudflare, X, Substack, and Canva. Users report '500 server errors'. Follow live updates.
Major Cloudflare outage disrupts websites worldwide
A major Cloudflare server failure has caused a global internet outage, bringing down platforms including X, Substack, and Canva. Follow live updates on this breaking story.
Summer I Turned Pretty Movie Script Finished, 2025 Release Delayed
Jenny Han confirms she's finished writing 'The Summer I Turned Pretty' film but dashes hopes for a Christmas 2025 release. Get the latest on the Prime Video spin-off.
Uniqlo's £109.90 Down Jacket Beats UK Cold Snap
As a sudden cold snap hits the UK, discover why the Uniqlo Seamless Down Jacket, priced at £109.90, is the ultimate lightweight and warm solution for winter. Stay cosy and shop now!
Cloudflare outage causes major website disruptions
A major Cloudflare outage on Tuesday brought down sites like X and ChatGPT, highlighting critical internet infrastructure vulnerabilities. Discover the full impact.
Aitch's I'm A Celeb mission for sister Gracie
Rapper Aitch reveals his powerful motivation for joining I'm A Celebrity: to champion Down's Syndrome awareness for his inspirational sister, Gracie. Discover their unbreakable bond.
Ferdinand: Beckham deserves knighthood snub reversal
Manchester United legend Rio Ferdinand launches passionate defence of David Beckham's overlooked knighthood, questioning the honours system criteria and celebrating Beckham's global impact beyond football.
NHS seeks Down's syndrome adults for research
The NHS is making history by inviting adults with Down's syndrome to participate in revolutionary health research that could transform medical understanding and care.
David Beckham Knighthood: Football Legend Honoured
Football legend David Beckham is reportedly being considered for a knighthood in the King's upcoming honours list, ending years of anticipation for the former England captain and his fashion designer wife Victoria.
David Beckham Set for Knighthood from King Charles
Football legend David Beckham is reportedly in line to receive a knighthood from King Charles III in the upcoming New Year's Honours List, finally recognising his decades of sporting excellence and charitable work.
Beckham knighted, Grealish snubbed in honours list
Manchester City star Jack Grealish misses out on honours list while David Beckham finally receives knighthood, sparking debate about recognition in football.
Beckham Knighthood Blocked Over Tax Affairs
Exclusive investigation reveals how David Beckham's financial arrangements prevented him from receiving knighthood despite his charitable work and sporting legacy.
WhatsApp Down: Major UK Outage Hits Millions
Millions of Britons were left disconnected as WhatsApp suffered a major service disruption, with users reporting complete blackout of the messaging platform.
Windsor Castle staffer honoured in King's first Birthday Honours
A dedicated Windsor Castle staff member receives MBE recognition while Victoria Beckham and Stephen Graham lead celebrity honours in King Charles III's inaugural birthday list.
David Beckham receives knighthood from King Charles
David Beckham receives knighthood from King Charles III, cementing his status as a national treasure beyond his football legacy. The former England captain joins elite sporting royalty.
Beckham's Knighthood Snub: Palace Concerns Revealed
Exclusive insight into why football legend David Beckham remains without a knighthood despite his charitable work and global ambassadorial roles, with palace concerns reportedly delaying the honour.
Victoria Beckham's finances block David's knighthood
Exclusive: Victoria Beckham's reported involvement in tax affairs has allegedly prevented husband David from receiving a knighthood, with Treasury officials raising concerns about the former Spice Girl's financial arrangements.
Beckham and Ishiguro lead King's Birthday Honours
Football legend David Beckham receives CBE while author Kazuo Ishiguro is knighted in King Charles III's inaugural Birthday Honours list, celebrating outstanding contributions across British society.
Where to Watch 'Down Cemetery Road' - Streaming Guide
Discover where you can stream the compelling adaptation of Mick Herron's 'Down Cemetery Road' starring Sofia Boutella. Our comprehensive guide covers all viewing options for this must-see British thriller.
Amazon, Microsoft & Instagram Hit By Major UK Outages
Major tech services including Amazon, Microsoft, Instagram and Facebook Messenger experienced widespread outages across the UK and Europe, disrupting businesses and users in what experts are calling a 'digital domino effect'.
Global AWS outage crashes major websites and apps
A massive AWS outage has brought popular services like Disney+, Tinder, and Amazon's own platforms to their knees, causing worldwide disruption for millions of users.
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